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Kate Hudson’s most financially successful live-action film remains the 2003 romantic comedy «How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,» which grossed around $178 million at the worldwide box office when it was released. Her second-highest-grossing film is «You, Me and Dupree,» followed by «Bride Wars» and «Fool’s Gold,» the latter of which reunited her with her «How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days» co-star, Matthew McConaughey. Hudson’s top five, meanwhile, is capped off by the Mark Wahlberg-led disaster drama «Deepwater Horizon.»

That Peter Berg-directed 2016 film is one of the non-rom-coms featured on the list of Hudson’s 10 highest-grossing movies, which also includes the 2005 horror flick «The Skeleton Key» and the 2009 romantic musical «Nine.» Her top 10 is, however, rounded out by a pair of comedies: 2011’s «Something Borrowed» and 2004’s «Raising Helen.» So it’s not hard to see why most moviegoers associate Hudson primarily with her work in the rom-com genre. Not only has she made a large number of rom-coms, but many of them also rank as her most successful films to date.

While most of these comedies weren’t received well critically, their strong box office performances speak for themselves. The fact that Hudson is still getting roles in films like «Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery» and shows like «Truth Be Told» further proves how much of an impact she made throughout the 2000s. It also makes it a bit easier to get over some of the parts that she’s lost out on over the years, including Kat in «10 Things I Hate About You.» At this point, it seems safe to say that she’s done well enough without them.

While the blurry quality of «Rebel Moon» can be chalked up to an artistic choice by Zack Snyder, it’s clear from critical reviews and general online buzz that not everyone is a fan of the effect. In fact, the technique even frustrated some of the people working on the movie for making their jobs far more complex. 

Snyder explained to TechRadar that the «Rebel Moon» visual effects team had to put in extra work to make the movie’s CGI fit in with the image produced by the special camera lens. That’s quite the intensive post-production task, considering that the film extensively employs CGI to craft its fantastical sci-fi world, with some shots being almost entirely composed of VFX. «They had to add aberration to their full CG shots,» Snyder said.

Despite the complexity of the task, Snyder was intent on achieving a unique effect that permeates all of «Rebel Moon» — from its live-action elements to its CGI creations. «They’d mapped all the lenses, so they asked me, ‘If this was on a 24mm film reel, the CGI would be out of focus. How do you feel about that?’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, that’s amazing,’» the director said. «Then they’d say, ‘You know, we don’t have to do that’ and I’d reply, ‘No, I really want it,’ so it’s really fun to see all of that come together, and incredibly satisfying to create this retro feeling I was trying to get with the overall look.»

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Tom Cruise isn’t planning on changing his status as one of Hollywood’s top action stars any time soon. In fact, the actor cited Harrison Ford as an inspiration and suggested that he might even have another two decades of action movies in the future, just like the «Star Wars» star.

«Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going. I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him,» Cruise said of the 81-year-old actor. «I hope to keep making Mission: Impossible films until I’m his age.» While it’s true that Ford is still in the action game after all of these years, it may be tough for Cruise to continue with his typical tenacity as the years go by; the veteran actor has made his mark on the entertainment industry by performing a wide array of his own jaw-dropping stunts, each one more ridiculous than the last. 

Still, with at least one more «Mission: Impossible» movie on the horizon and Cruise’s plans to continue with tentpole action movies indefinitely, fans of the star can expect to be watching him complete even more impressive feats, at least for a few more years. Furthermore, with the massive success of «Top Gun: Maverick,» it’s possible that there could be another installment in that franchise coming down the pipeline as well.

While some comic book readers may not know what he looks like in real life, it’s worth noting that Josh Brolin has been a working Hollywood actor since the ’80s. His first-ever screen role was that of Brand in the beloved 1985 adventure film, «The Goonies.» He followed up his breakout turn in that film with roles in a string of other, lesser-known ’80s and ’90s movies, including «Thrashin’,» «The Road Killers,» and «Nightwatch.» Later, he appeared as Llewelyn Moss in 2007’s «No Country For Old Men,» which re-established him as one of the most promising actors of his generation.

The next year, he played George W. Bush in Oliver Stone’s «W.» and Dan White in «Milk,» the latter of which earned him his sole Oscar nomination to date. In the years since then, Brolin has had noteworthy roles in high-profile films like «Men in Black 3,» «Sicario,» and «Dune.» He’s also appeared in a handful of other acclaimed dramas and comedies, including «True Grit,» «Hail, Caesar!,» «Only the Brave,» and «Inherent Vice.» He even dipped his toes into the comic book genre, albeit unsuccessfully, when he played the eponymous role in 2010’s «Jonah Hex.»

In 2018, after making his first screen appearance as Thanos in 2014’s «Guardians of the Galaxy,» Brolin even took on the iconic role of Cable in «Deadpool 2.» His turn as Cable didn’t require Brolin to undergo the same kind of CGI transformation that Thanos demanded, but it turns out that the actor actually preferred playing the purple-skinned cosmic dictator to his time-traveling «Deadpool 2» mercenary.

«X-Men ’97» will debut on Disney+ in 2024 and serve as a continuation of «X-Men: The Animated Series.» However, The Cosmic Circus reports that it might be tied to the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the franchise’s new X-Men reportedly being inspired by the character designs from the series. Elsewhere, there have been internal discussions about a mutant-themed series on Disney+ that will focus on the individual characters before integrating them into a team.

Of course, «Deadpool 3» will probably give us more answers pertaining to the X-Men’s upcoming role in the MCU. That movie will see Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth team up with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine for a multiversal adventure, one that could theoretically introduce us to X-Men from different timelines. It’s also worth noting that Laura Kinney (Dafne Keen), aka X-23, might be in «Deadpool 3,» potentially opening the door to the character leading a new generation of mutants, which was teased at the end of «Logan.» A standalone X-23 movie has also been discussed in the past, but a project of that ilk could realistically exist alongside a more traditional X-Men franchise.

As it stands, Marvel fans must be patient and see how events unfold in the coming months. But an «Avengers vs. X-Men» film, or any mutant-themed project for that matter, might be the injection of excitement the MCU needs following the mixed responses to some of its recent releases.

You don’t need extensive knowledge of comic book lore to know that on their own, the X-Men can take on the box office just fine by themselves. Arriving on the big screen in 2000, they transformed names like Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), and Magneto (Ian McKellen) into movie-based money magnets, and the same will probably happen when they arrive and stay in the MCU, where fans have wanted them for years. The difference here is that, in the right hands, this other corner of the franchise could open doors — not just at Xaviers School for the Gifted, but other teams, groups, and standalone heroes carrying the mutant gene.

We know Wolverine can hold his own in a solo film, but what about Kitty Pryde, Gambit (who almost got his own movie with Channing Tatum in the lead), or Storm (who married and divorced Black Panther in the comics)? There’s enough to work with that this supposed strategy might be productive, allowing the X-Men to take over and save the MCU, returning the franchise to its former glory.

For the 30th anniversary of «Home Alone» in 2020, Chris Columbus revealed some behind-the-scenes stories to Business Insider. According to the director, the Donald Trump cameo in the sequel came about because the film was shot at The Plaza Hotel, then a Trump property. In the movie, Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) runs into Trump in the hotel and asks for directions.

«Trump said OK,» said Columbus, adding that the real estate mogul had one stipulation. «He also said, ‘The only way you can use the Plaza is if I’m in the movie.’ So we agreed to put him in the movie, and when we screened it for the first time the oddest thing happened: People cheered when Trump showed up on-screen. So I said to my editor, ‘Leave him in the movie. It’s a moment for the audience.’ But he did bully his way into the movie.»

For whatever reason, Trump waited three years to make his online retort. But the scene has been a subject of controversy for a few years. In 2019, Trump caught wind of the fact that a Canadian broadcast had edited out his cameo. Trump blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the «Home Alone» snub, claiming it had to do with geopolitical disputes. The broadcasting company, meanwhile, confirmed that the edits had been made in 2014 to save time. The cameo came up again in 2021 when, after the January 6 insurrection, someone suggested digitally replacing Trump with an adult Macaulay Culkin. The actor replied on X (formerly known as Twitter,) «Sold.»

A few months before «Part One – A Child of Fire» in December 2023, Zack Snyder revealed his «Rebel Moon» inspiration, telling /Film that it’s a space opera that was born of an idea he pitched to Lucasfilm more than a dozen years ago to fit within the framework of the «Star Wars» universe. When George Lucas’ legendary production company rejected the idea, Snyder created his own space story. Snyder admitted in an exclusive interview with Looper, however, that he left a little «Star Wars» DNA in «Rebel Moon.»

«What it allowed is that any of the ‘Star Wars’ iconology that you might see in the movie now that’s left over is there by design,» Snyder told Looper. «In the end, I can’t help myself 100% from being a slight deconstructivist and taking a subversive look at the overall science fiction landscape or the sort of pantheon of mythology that we accept as our cinematic touchstones.»

So, while Snyder might not see the project as entirely his own IP, cast member Ray Fisher told Looper in an exclusive interview that «Rebel Moon» has changed the game. «Even prior to getting to work with him, I’ve admired his work for years, and being able to jump into the saddle with him in this brand-new IP, this brand-new world, the brand-new universe — not even a world — a universe that he’s bringing to life, it’s amazing,» said Fisher, who previously starred as Victor Stone-Cyborg in «Zack Snyder’s Justice League.»

«Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire» is streaming exclusively on Netflix.

The thing that made Layla Sarakalo’s appearance in «Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home» so memorable was that she ignored the production’s orders to only interact with the actors but not speak on camera. In the scene, a befuddled Chekov and Uhura ask various people on a busy San Francisco street where the naval base in Alameda is because they are seeking, as Chekov says in his accent, «nuclear wessels.» 

Most of the extras — including one dressed as a motorcycle cop — follow instructions and do not answer Chekov and Uhura. Sarakalo, though, stops and answers, «Ooh, I don’t know if I know the answer to that. I think it’s across the bay in Alameda,» before moving on. Chekov then says, «That’s what I said — Alameda. I know that.» Although Sarakalo’s interaction with Chekov and Uhura lasts just over 10 seconds, the improvised dialogue by the background artist was memorable enough for Nimoy to include in the movie. 

Memory Alpha adds that Sarakalo’s identity remained a mystery until 2005, when the fashion designer came forward to talk about how her brief «Star Trek» movie moment came to be. Among Sarakalo’s professional accomplishments — which don’t officially include acting, as «The Voyage Home» was her only screen appearance — is artwork she made based on Stephen Hawking’s name and image, which she created with the iconic scientist’s permission.

The casting choices for Superman and Supergirl are a top priority, but getting the right Krypto on the case is just as important. Not only is Superman’s faithful canine companion rumored to be appearing alongside Kara in her film, but he might also have a bark that goes further than just this installment of the DC Universe. According to r/DCEUleaks, «Krypto will indeed be in … the greater DCU.»

Given James Gunn’s history with bringing iconic comic book creatures to life, Krypto will hopefully be just as effective a character as Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper and Sean Gunn), who steals every scene in the Marvel Cinematic Universe he’s in. Although his casting might take some time to get confirmed, «Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow» is expected to begin filming in the second half of 2024, so expect names to start cropping up sometime before then.

Zack Snyder — if he were to pursue a project with a 20-year-old 007 — could also look to television as a source of inspiration in addition to the «Young Bond» books. In 1991, «James Bond Jr.» — an obscure animated series that rewrote James Bond history — ran for 65 episodes in syndication. Unlike the title of the series implies, however, Bond Jr. (voiced by Corey Burton) was not the son of the famed superspy, but his nephew.

While «James Bond Jr.» doesn’t seem to fit the mold of a typical James Bond project — it’s the only narrative television series produced in conjunction with the 007 franchise — it does have strong ties to the 007 film series. It was co-created by Michael G. Wilson, who produces the Bond theatrical movies with his half-sister, Barbara Broccoli.

Meanwhile, Zack Snyder isn’t the only director who would like to give the movie series a different spin. Snyder’s «Man of Steel» collaborator Christopher Nolan has said he’d definitely direct a Bond movie if he could reboot the series on his terms. As far as Snyder’s idea goes, the youngest actor to play James Bond to date was George Lazenby, who was 29 when he starred in his first and only 007 movie, 1969’s «On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.» The last Bond movie, «No Time to Die,» starring Daniel Craig as 007, was released in 2021.

In the pages of Marvel Comics, the Beyonder is a member of the race of the same name who becomes fascinated with Earth. He creates a planet called Battleworld and forces various heroes and villains from the Marvel roster to duke it out there for his amusement. To interact more directly with humanity, he eventually takes on a human form and walks among the beings he’d spent so long observing. The pertinent detail here is that the Beyonder is his own individual, not another Marvel Comics antagonist in disguise. However, for his MCU adaptation, that could very well change.

In their social media post regarding the Beyonder supposedly arriving in the MCU, MyTimeToShineHello mentions that the Beyonder is Marvel Studios’ ticket to recasting Kang. If this is indeed the case, it can be inferred that the MCU’s Beyonder might be a vastly powerful Kang variant. Perhaps somewhere in the ever-expanding multiverse, a version of Kang has reached a level of omnipotence unlike any of his other variants, transforming from a mere master of multiverse travel and conqueror of timelines to an all-seeing, all-knowing entity that exists outside time and space.

Could this solve the Kang problem? MCU fans will no doubt learn what the future holds for Kang and potentially the Beyonder as «Avengers: The Kang Dynasty» and «Avengers: Secret Wars» inch closer to their respective release dates.

If the Brotherhood of Mutants sounds at all familiar, it’s probably because the supervillain team is a key part of «X-Men» history — both on and off the silver screen. A dark inverse of the X-Men, the Brotherhood of Mutants debuted in Marvel Comics all the way back in 1964, mere months after the X-Men themselves were introduced to readers for the very first time. Countless iterations of the group have been featured across media in the ensuing decades, but the lineup almost invariably features some of the most well-known baddies from the «X-Men» mythos.

The comic book iteration of the Brotherhood of Mutants is often led by Magneto, lending credence to the rumor that he will appear in a movie based on the team. It has also featured mainstays like Blob, Mystique, Sabretooth, and Juggernaut, along with well-known enemies turned friends like Rogue and the Scarlet Witch. The version seen in the «X-Men» movies has a similarly revolving roster, featuring the likes of Magneto, Mystique (Rebecca Romijn), Toad (Ray Park), Sabretooth (Tyler Mane), Pyro (Aaron Stanford), Phoenix (Famke Janssen), Juggernaut (Vinnie Jones), and the Omega Gang among its ranks.

All of this is to say that a potential MCU movie focused on the Brotherhood of Mutants would have plenty of material to draw from. It could also help further distinguish the MCU’s take on the «X-Men» mythos from Fox’s iteration, and Marvel Studios has already indicated a willingness to delve into edgier team-up movies with «Thunderbolts.»

Before Anton Yelchin’s death, a recall for 2014 and 2015 Jeep Cherokee models was issued after reports of injuries from people who thought they put their vehicles in park — only for them to be in neutral and capable of rolling away. Dozens of injuries came to light, but according to The New York Times, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a statement following the actor’s passing, saying, «This the first fatality we’re aware of that may be related to this safety defect and vehicle recall.»

Victor and Irina Yelchin, Anton Yelchin’s parents, filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler for wrongful death and product liability. Victor Yelchin released a statement at the time of filing: «In spite of our unbelievable grief, we decided to come here to prevent other families from the same tragedy.» The Los Angeles Times reported on March 22, 2018, that the two parties had reached a confidential settlement. 

No amount of money can bring a child back, but hopefully, the lawsuit and the story of what happened to Anton Yelchin will remind everyone of the preciousness of life and being aware of any product recalls regarding vehicles. 

If James Gunn wants to have some fun with an otherworldly crime drama, the almost concluded «Danger Street» (by Tom King, Jorge Fornés, Dave Stewart, and Clayton Cowles) limited series would allow the eclectic director to explore a more bizarre side of the DC Comics Universe.

In 1975, DC Comics launched a new anthology series, «1st Issue Special,» with each issue starring a different character in hopes of serving as a springboard into popularity and a new ongoing book for those appearing. With several superstar creators involved, including Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Gerry Conway, Denny O’Neil, Ramona Fradon, and Steve Ditko, the book introduced the likes of Lady Cop, Mark Shaw’s Manhunter, and Warlord while also featuring heroes in need of a boost at the time, such as Metamorpho, the Creeper, Doctor Fate, and the New Gods. The «1st Issue Special» was a failure in that it didn’t help launch any new titles — but more than 45 years after it was released, the idea was remixed into something new.

«Danger Street» stars all the heroes and villains of the original «1st Issue Special,» telling an interconnected tale involving billionaire children, murder, power struggles, and heroism. Somehow, King and Fornés combine the stories of gods, humans, and everything in between while offering a funny — and, at times, dark — reimagining of what was never meant to be a combined story. Centered on Starman and Warlord’s quest to join the Justice League, each issue features a domino falling in the world around them as a result of their terrible plan. «Danger Street» would make an excellent anthology series, with each episode focusing on a different hero.